Newb Defense League III [locked because remake]

[Max Darkness]

It's done! I hope you like it.

 

[spoiler=1. Death Begat Life]Lex looked up at the cathedral-like building. Through his eyes the dark auras surrounding the construction were obvious, but no-one else saw them. Regardless, he knew he had to ascend the structure to find the people who had stolen several ‘Number’ monsters and almost killed Kaito Tenji. His gut instinct was to run, but something else pushed him onwards, and he entered the first chamber.

 

The gothic design was not restricted to the exterior. Inside, it was a perfect copy of a mediaeval church. Walking to the altar, he noticed an increase in the dark powers. Stepping onto the plinth, he triggered a hidden switch, and the whole surround rose up to a second, equally massive, and equally sinister room.

 

He saw only one exit, a small archway at the back of the chamber. Going through it, he came through a narrow, but strangely lit corridor. About halfway between the first entrance and what looked like the way out, a large circular room stood. Puzzled, Lex paused for a moment, before continuing.

 

“And who are you?” The voice chilled Lex to the bone. Turning around, he looked at the man, cloaked in crusader-style robes.

“How did you…?” Lex began.

“Servants of the divine can be given any number of abilities if their master so wishes. Now answer my question.”

“I…I’m here to find the person who attacked Kaito Tenji and his brother!”

“Well…then you’ve found him. I, Daichi, was the one who…relieved him of his ‘Number’ monsters; and his brother of his abilities.” Lex began to back away, but Daichi gestured for him to stop. “I cannot let you leave this place.” He said, before activating a switch on his belt. Around them, the corridors and roof disappeared, leaving simply a duelling ring suspended a dozen stories off the ground.

 

“What?!”

“The latest Solid Vision holograms can be made very realistic. You were walking on light this whole time and didn’t realise it. But with those bridges gone, your only choice is to duel me, but I suspect you wished for that from the beginning. Be warned though, my abilities will make this duel far realer than technology can.”

 

“Duel!”

 

Turn 1

 

“I’ll take the first move.” Declared Daichi. “I’ll start by activating ‘Allure of Darkness’; I draw two cards and banish ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ from my hand. Next, a second Spell, ‘March of the Sacrificed’! By destroying ‘Occult Scientia Diabolus’ in my Extra Deck, I draw one card.”

“Destroying a monster in your Extra Deck?!”

“You have a fair amount to learn about the intimacies of the afterlife. Sometimes, to live you first must die. That is the curse of the monsters in my Deck. But because of that, I can exploit strategies other Decks cannot comprehend. To continue, I use the card I drew, ‘Forgotten Devices’!”

 

Between the two duelists, a strange orb draped in cables appeared, glowing with a soft blue light. Its top opened, revealing two slots for cards.

“With ‘Forgotten Devices’, we both select one monster in our Extra Deck, and either destroy or banish it for the next two turns. I choose to destroy ‘Occult Scientia Attero’!”

“I’ll destroy ‘Worm Zero’.” Lex said, reluctantly putting the card in his Graveyard.

“Don’t despair. It will return to your Extra Deck at the end of your next turn. But on with my turn; I activate a fourth Spell ‘Magnet Circle LV2’, Special Summoning the Level 1 ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ from my hand. Following that, I’ll Normal Summon ‘Occult Scientia Villicus’ and activate my banished ‘Lacesso’s’ effect. Once per turn, I can Special Summon it to the field from my Banished Zone.”

 

Lex looked at his opponent’s monsters, somewhat confused.

“I realise I control two Tuners and only one non-Tuner, and that I haven’t sent any Level 4 Synchros to my Graveyard. However, my monsters’ effects make that insignificant. ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ may be a Tuner, but it can treat itself as a non-Tuner for a Synchro Summon. As such, I tune my Level 1 ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ with my Level 3 ‘Occult Scientia Villicus’ and Level 1 ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’!”

 

Beast born as a travesty, slay those who oppose you. Rise to level this world! Death Synchro! Accursed conquest, Occult Scientia Attero!

 

The black tuning rings burst out of the floor, sending debris flying in all directions. From that hole, a dark column of energy rose up, the mechanical shark scything its way through, letting out a piercing screech.

“Death Synchro?!” Cried Lex. Daichi laughed madly as his monster took its position behind him.

“I Set two cards face-down to end my turn. Death has many sides, and many forms. You will witness many of them in this duel. This is just the beginning. Turn end!”

 

 

 

[spoiler=2. The Accursed Army]“Death has many sides, and many forms. You will witness many of them in this duel. This is just the beginning. Turn end!”

 

 

“My turn then.” Lex looked at his hand. In any other situation, it would be a good starting selection of cards, but here, nothing was certain. “I activate ‘Dark World Dealings’, with which we both draw one card, and then discard one. I’ll then Normal Summon ‘Worm Xex’. And then the card I sent to the Graveyard activates. Because I control ‘Worm Xex’, ‘Worm Yagan’ Special Summons itself in face-down Defense Position. I then use ‘Double Summon’ to Tribute ‘Xex’ to Summon ‘Worm Queen’!”

 

The small monster transformed into a small sphere before revealing the summoned monster. Dwarfing Daichi’s monster, its twin mouths howled as it appeared.

“’Worm Queen’ might be Level 8, but it can be Tribute Summoned by using only one ‘Worm’ monster. Now, ‘Worm Queen’ attacks ‘Occult Scientia Attero’! Go!”

 

The insectoid beast’s second mouth opened, drawing in a flurry of light energy bolts and launching them at the demonic shark.

“I activate the Trap ‘Sacrificial Protection’. This equips to a monster I control, and when it would be destroyed, I can banish one of the monsters used to Summon it instead. I banish ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ to keep ‘Occult Scientia Attero’ on the field!”

“You’ll still take the damage though!” (Daichi LP: 4000 -> 3400)

 

“Now-“ Lex started.

“If you’re ending your Battle Phase, then I’ll activate the Trap Card ‘Sudden Danger’.” From the shadows, a ghostly figure emerged, holding a Synchro monster between its fingers. “This card first destroys a monster in my Extra Deck, that monster being ‘Occult Scientia Mortis’. Then, a coin is tossed and you call it. If you call it wrong, I banish monsters from my Graveyard whose total Levels equal the destroyed monsters, and Special Summon it to the field.” The figure produced a coin, and flipped it into the air.

“…Heads…” The coin fell to the ground, a high-pitched ring echoing off the stone walls. Daichi smiled.

“It’s Tails. I banish ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’ and ‘Occult Scientia Villicus’ to Special Summon ‘Occult Scientia Mortis’ from my Graveyard!” A plume of black energies erupted beside the duelists, parting to reveal the new monster.

“I…I’ll Set this card face-down and end my turn.” As the card appeared, the orb from ‘Forgotten Devices’ returned to the field, opening and launching ‘Worm Zero’ towards Lex’s duel disk before vanishing into a cloud of steam.

 

 

Turn 3

 

“My turn! I activate the Continuous Spell ‘Samael’s Warrant’. If you didn’t know, Samael is traditionally seen as the angel of death, so it is only fitting that this allows me to profit from my monsters’ tortured birth.”

“How so?”

“Each time I successfully Synchro, Fusion, Ritual, or Exceed Summon from my Graveyard, I can draw cards until I hold two in my hand. However, it does come with a cost, as do all deals with the demonic.”

“The demonic?”

“Samael may be an angel, but he fell. As such, if ‘Samael’s Warrant’ leaves the field, I must skip a number of my Draw Phases equal to the number of cards I drew with its effect. But at the moment, I will be using its first effect! I tune my two monsters together! ‘Attero’; ‘Mortis’! Combine into the ultimate incarnation of dystopian hatred!

 

Creation of twisted knowledge, lead your armies into battle. Extinguish life as the machine’s reaper! Death Accel! Immortal Slaughter, Occult Scientia Diabolus!

 

“Accel Synchro Summon?!” Lex exclaimed. “But that’s impossible without reaching Clear Mind!”

“The divine, whether pure or corrupted, can manipulate the state of their servants. My gods obviously want me to bring down the full force of their army onto you. So if giving me control of Momentum is their wish, so be it!”

 

The monstrous creation rose behind its master, smashing through the bridge to the duelling platform, screeching loudly. The sky, already dark, blackened further until all light vanished. Lex watched as it was reduced to a black and violet maelstrom, convulsing violently.

“What the hell is that?!”

“The true form of tainted life. The beast that transcends light, dark, and even chaos. The one monster under my control that approaches divinity.”

“How can you call that thing ‘divine’?!” Lex retorted.

“The divine need not be benevolent. Many religions describe hateful and destructive gods with abilities that equal their radiant counterparts. You’re simply looking at the ruler of the darkness, possessing powers to challenge the gods. This-”

 

Daichi stopped suddenly, as if cut off by an inaudible voice. His stoic expression slowly turned into a sneer.

“Enough descriptions. I must continue this duel. ‘Occult Scientia Mortis’ has a final effect that triggers when it is used for a Synchro Summon. Your ‘Worm Queen’ loses 800 ATK, until the End Phase! (Worm Queen ATK: 2700 -> 1900) Then, ‘Samael’s Warrant’ allows me to draw two cards since my hand is at zero. I then activate one of those cards, ‘Future Shock’! By destroying a Level 5 or lower monster in my Extra Deck, I can banish one Spell or Trap Card you control face-down, until the end of the turn! I destroy ‘Occult Scientia Vanguard Atroci’, and banish your face-down card!”

 

From Daichi’s duel disk, a pale blue shockwave shot out, taking the form of the destroyed monster, and consuming Lex’s ‘Mirror Force’ Trap.

“Next, I activate the effect of my second ‘Occult Scientia Lacesso’. Since it is banished, I can Special Summon it to the field! I then Normal Summon ‘Occult Scientia Pravus’ and since it is also a Tuner, I use ‘Lacesso’s’ effect to treat it as a non-Tuner. Tune together!”

 

Sent forth, blood will forever coat your armour. Let your war cry echo through time! Death Synchro! Sadistic victory, Occult Scientia Vanguard Atroci!

 

Another burst of dark energies accompanied the new monster, it too roaring as it appeared.

“’Samael’s Warrant’ activates again, allowing me to draw two cards! And now I begin my Battle Phase with ‘Diabolus’ attacking your face-down ‘Worm Yagan’! Chaos Massacre!”

 

The hail of bullets tore through the air, reducing their target to a shredded mess. (Lex LP: 4000 -> 2600)

“’Worm Yagan’s’ effect! When it is flipped face-up, it returns one monster my opponent controls to their hand! I choose to return ‘Occult Scientia Diabolus’! At least this will get it off the field!”

 

A pair of sinewy ‘arms’ rose from ‘Worm Yagan’ attempting to restrain ‘Diabolus’. However, the machinery surrounding the mechanical demon’s tail activated, forming a yellow-orange energy shield around it.

“Wishful thinking. Nothing more. During the turn it is Synchro Summoned, ‘Diabolus’ is unaffected by all other card effects, including my own. Which is why I can use this without problems! I activate ‘Limiter Removal’, doubling ‘Occult Scientia Vanguard Atroci’s’ ATK! (Atroci ATK: 1500 -> 3000) ‘Atroci’ attacks ‘Worm Queen’!”

 

The creature’s eyes burnt with a crimson surge as it lunged for its target, its jaws tearing through Lex’s monster’s flesh. (Lex LP: 2600 -> 1500) Lex steadied himself from the force of the pair of blows.

“I’m not done! During the End Step, ‘Diabolus’’ last effect activates! You must send 1 monster from your Extra Deck to the Graveyard whose ATK is lower than the damage it inflicted to you this turn. You took 1400 points of damage from ‘Diabolus’ attack, so only three monsters in your Extra Deck can be targeted.”

 

Lex sighed as he looked at the trio. His three ‘Worm Zero’ cards. On the field, they would be powerful, but in his Extra Deck, they were easy prey for Daichi’s effects. He solemnly sent one to the Graveyard and returned the other two.

“My turn isn’t over. During my Main Phase 2, I can activate this card; ‘Gathering Evil’. This allows me to Special Summon a Level 3 or lower non-Synchro ‘Occult’ monster from my Graveyard. I choose the Level 2 ‘Occult Scientia Serius’ discarded by your own ‘Dark World Dealings’. I then tune ‘Atroci’ and ‘Serius’ together!

 

Born of a dying world, craft a new dark future. Let the tragedies empower you! Death Synchro! Cursed envoy, Dystopia Dragon!

 

“When ‘Dystopia Dragon’ is Summoned, I am allowed to destroy 1 ‘Dystopia’ monster in my Extra Deck. I destroy ‘Dystopia Daemon’. And since I Synchro Summoned from my Graveyard, ‘Samael’s Warrant’ lets me draw. I end my turn.” At the declaration, Lex’s Trap re-materialised on his side of the field.

 

 

“My turn.” Knowing he would have to trust his Deck to perform a miracle, Lex pushed on. “I Set a card on the field and activate ‘Aurora Draw’. Since it is the only card in my hand, I can draw two cards. I then activate the card I just Set; ‘Worm Call’! While I control no monsters and my opponent does, I can Special Summon a ‘Worm’ monster from my hand in face-down Defense Position. I use it to Set this, followed by this card.” The pair of cards appeared while ‘Diabolus’ growled, seemingly insulted by the move. “I end my turn.”

 

 

Turn 5

 

“My turn! I activate the Quick-Play Spell ‘Mystical Space Typhoon’ to destroy your right-hand face-down card!” The remnants of ‘Mirror Force’ shattered as the winds whisked it away. “’Diabolus’! Destroy his monster and clear the way!”

“I was waiting for that! I activate my ‘W Nebula Meteor’ Trap Card! First, this flips all face-down monsters I control face-up, of course triggering their effects! And since my monster is ‘Worm Victory’, its effect is something to fear! When it is flipped face-up, it destroys all monsters on the field, except Reptile-Type ‘Worm’ monsters!”

“Impossible!” Daichi cried as his two monsters where obliterated by the effect. “In that case, I end my turn there.”

“At this point, ‘Worm Victory’ is re-Set, and I draw one card. I can also Special Summon a Level 7 or higher ‘Worm’ monster from my Deck. I Special Summon ‘Worm King’ in Attack Position.”

 

 

“My turn. I Flip Summon ‘Worm Victory’. ‘Victory’s’ ATK is equal to the number of ‘Worm’ monsters in my Graveyard multiplied by 500. Since I have three; ‘Queen’, ‘Xex’ and ‘Zero’, ‘Worm Victory’s’ ATK stands at 1500. I attack directly with both my monsters! ‘Victory’! (Daichi LP: 3400 -> 1900) This will end it, ‘King’!”

“At this point, I use the final effect of ‘Dystopia Dragon’! When I take battle damage, I can banish this card to reduce that damage by an amount equal to its ATK. I would take 2700 damage from your strike, but with ‘Dystopia Dragon’, it is reduced to 400!” (Daichi LP: 1900 -> 1500)

 

“My Main Phase 2! From my hand, I Summon ‘Worm Apocalypse’ and activate the Spell Card ‘Infinity Fusion’! This banishes Fusion Materials from my field and Graveyard to Fusion Summon a ‘Worm’ Fusion Monster. I banish ‘Apocalypse’, ‘King’, and ‘Victory’ from my side of the field; and ‘Queen’, ‘Xex’ and ‘Zero’ from my Graveyard to Summon ‘Worm Zero’!

 

The ultimate invader shall show itself to all worlds. The darkness will be reduced to nothing! Fusion Summon! The final assault, Worm Zero!

 

The gigantic, globular entity rose up from the buildings below, slowly pulsating.

“I activate ‘Worm Zero’s’ effect! Once per turn, I can draw one card! I then activate my drawn card, ‘Burial from a Different Dimension’, returning ‘Worm King’, ‘Queen’ and ‘Victory’ to my Graveyard. ‘Worm Zero’ can then resurrect ‘Worm Victory’ in face-down Defense Position. I’m done!”

 

“You’re scared, aren’t you?” Daichi suggested, calmly.

“What?”

“You fear what you’re facing. But there’s something else; almost as if you are not completely sure of what you are doing. As if you were being led here against your will.”

“What are you insinuating?”

“As a servant of the divine, I am often granted the power to observe peoples’ souls, the very essence of their being, and the only truthful part of them. I can tell that you did not choose this course of action, something else chose it for you. I find it…unfortunate when the innocent are dragged into conflict.” Lex said nothing, simply letting his eyes narrow.

 

 

Turn 7

 

“My turn! I activate ‘March of the Sacrificed’, destroying ‘Arion, Corrupted Deity’ and drawing one card. I then activate ‘Instant Fusion which, by paying 1000 Life Points (Daichi LP: 1500 -> 500), Fusion Summons a Level 5 or lower Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck. Appear ‘Darkfire Dragon’! Prepare yourself to witness another way light and darkness intertwine to fuse life and death! I activate the effect of ‘Arion, Corrupted Deity’ in my Graveyard. Now, it requires Fusion Materials that are the same Level as it. But its effect allows me to reveal a DARK monster in my hand and change its Level based on that revealed monster’s. I reveal the Level 4 ‘Occult Scientia Despara’ to make ‘Arion’ Level 4. I then activate ‘Occult Fusion’, which fuses ‘Darkfire Dragon’ and ‘Despara’ together!”

 

Tainted by the darkness and exiled by the gods, take your new form. Bring your vicious judgment to this duel! Death Fusion! Demonic beast, Arion, Corrupted Deity!

 

 

 

[spoiler=3. Ancient Forces]

Tainted by the darkness and exiled by the gods, take your new form. Bring your vicious judgment to this duel! Death Fusion! Demonic beast, Arion, Corrupted Deity!

 

A whirlwind of black energy swallowed the duel field before being cast off by the twisted creature. Lex simply stood, dumbstruck at the new techniques he was watching.

“When two wicked souls unite, an even darker force is unleashed from the afterlife! That is Death Fusion Summoning! ‘Arion, Corrupted Deity’ attacks ‘Worm Victory’, triggering its own effect: when it attacks a face-down monster, it destroys it instantly without applying damage calculation! Begone ‘Victory’!” The dark purple lance sliced through the monster, before cutting dangerously close to Lex. Instinctively clutching his arm, he saw the attack cut through more of the corridor behind him.

 

“To end my turn, I will activate the effect of ‘Occult Scientia Despara’ in my Graveyard, allowing me to Set it face-down in my Spell & Trap Card Zone. That ends my turn.”

 

 

“My turn.” Looking at the drawn card, Lex began to plan his victory. ‘Worm Zero’ had enough ATK to overwhelm ‘Arion’ and wipe out Daichi’s Life Points, but obviously he had thought of that. The answer was in the monster he had Set the turn before. As he moved the card to his hand, he heard a voice, crying out for him to Summon it. Trying to ignore it, it only got louder and more persuasive. Daichi silently watched on.

 

“I activate two of ‘Worm Zero’s’ effects; drawing one card and Special Summoning ‘Worm King’ from my Graveyard! I then activate a pair of Spells, ‘Monster Reborn’, and ‘Book of Taiyou’; which Special Summon ‘Worm Queen’ from my Graveyard, and flip ‘Worm King’ face-up. I overlay ‘Worm King’ and ‘Worm Queen’!”

 

I create the overlay network with these two monsters. Exceed Summon! The new weapon, Number 81: Worm Ω!

 

The colossal armoured behemoth appeared, a mass of metallic plates coating a pale green being within them. Its front was taken up with one huge vertical mouth, and over a dozen eyes. On tentacles emerging from behind the frontal plates, further mouths showed themselves. The rear of the beast was fully mechanised, taken up with propulsion and levitation technology. As he Summoned it, the monster’s number appeared on Lex’s neck.

 

“So that’s what drove you to this? You poor fool.”

“Silence, bearer of darkness!” Lex’s voice took on a menacing tone as a white aura surrounded him. “You will be swallowed by the light, along with your god!” At this, a similar, but black aura began to cloak Daichi.

“I wondered when we’d meet, Hametsu. I am surprised you took the ‘Number’ cards as your own.”

“Their forced evolution is what I need. But that shouldn’t concern you. You will be erased long before it is all set in motion.”

“Your arrogance destroyed you before. And now you are facing the only force able to counter you. We would be foolish to give up that advantage.”

 

“Regardless, I continue my turn! I activate the effect of ‘Number 81: Worm Ω’! By detaching an Exceed Material from it, I can send 1 Spell or Trap Card on the field to the Graveyard. This effect cannot be negated, and ‘Worm Ω’ is unaffected by cards you chain to its effect! I detach ‘Worm King’ to send ‘Samael’s Warrant’ and paralyse you!”

“I chain ‘Occult Scientia Despara’s’ effect; tuning it with ‘Arion’ to Synchro Summon a monster from my Graveyard!”

 

Born of a dying world, eliminate all hope. Bring the despair of the ruined future to bear! Death Synchro! Vanquish now, Dystopia Daemon!

 

Behind them, the city lights faded as the buildings turned to ruin, signalling the arrival of Daichi’s servant. Towering over the duelists, it and ‘Worm Omega’ vied for supremacy.

“And since I Synchro Summoned, ‘Samael’s Warrant’ allows a pair of draws.”

“But now my effect resolves, sending ‘Samael’s Warrant’ to the Graveyard!”

 

A series of tentacles shot forth from Lex’s monster, binding and dissolving the target card.

“So, how many of your Draw Phases must you skip due to your dark dealings?”

“Ten.” Daichi remained expressionless. “But it doesn’t truly matter, because now another effect can activate. ‘Occult Fusion’, at the end of a chain where a monster Summoned by its effect is removed from the field, can banish itself to draw one card, albeit with the condition I cannot use that card this turn.”

“You have three cards in your hand, and no way of getting anymore out of your Deck. You’re finished! I activate the effect of ‘Worm Zero’, banishing ‘Worm Victory’ in my Graveyard to send your ‘Dystopia Dragon’ to the Graveyard! This will end it!”

“Not quite! ‘Dystopia Dragon’ is an incarnation of life conquering death, and that shows in its effect! During the turn it is Synchro Summoned, it cannot be sent to the Graveyard through any means! So your effect resolves without doing anything! And since I summoned it in Defense Position, your attacks won’t do anything either.”

“In that I’ll end my turn there.”

 

 

Turn 9

 

“Of course, due to ‘Samael’s Warrant’, my Draw Phase is skipped. However, I have all I need in my hand. I activate ‘Monster Reborn’, which Special Summons ‘Occult Scientia Diabolus’ to my field!” The beast rose once again, screeching into the black sky. “’Diabolus’ attacks and destroys ‘Worm Zero’!” The bullets tore through the meteor-like being as it crashed to the ground. (Lex LP: 1500 -> 1200) “And remember that at the end of the Battle Phase, ‘Diabolus’ sends an Extra Deck monster to your Graveyard. If I’m correct, your last ‘Worm Zero’ is the only possible target! I Set two cards face-down and end my turn.”

 

“My turn! I activate the effect of ‘Worm Ω’, detaching ‘Worm Queen’ to send your left-hand face-down to the Graveyard. Bid farewell to your defense!”

“I’m afraid ‘Dystopia Dragon’ will have to intervene. When a card I control would be forced to leave the field by an effect, I can switch the effect target to it instead.”

“But ‘Worm Ω’ targets Spells and Traps, not Monsters!”

“’Dystopia Dragon’ ignores any targeting conditions when applying its effect, so my face-downs are safe!” The pale green tentacles engulfed and dissolved Daichi’s monster as it howled in pain and vanished. Lex glanced down at the sole card in his hand; ‘Half Shut’. It was enough, regardless of what Daichi had face-down.

“’Worm Ω’ attacks ‘Occult Scientia Diabolus’! At the same time, I activate ‘Half Shut’ from my hand, which halves your monster’s ATK! (Diabolus ATK: 3200 -> 1600) It’s over!”

 

The blast from his monster’s attack shot forward towards the weakened ‘Diabolus’, but Daichi didn’t seem fazed. The energy bolt struck, throwing a huge cloud of smoke and dust into the air. Coughing, Lex looked over, horrified to see his opponent laughing, a Trap Card now face-up: ‘Dark Spirit of the Silent’.

“You need to pay more attention to your opponent’s moves, regardless of how close you are to victory. When you entered your Battle Phase, I activated my ‘Death from Life’ Trap, a card which destroys two monsters in my Extra Deck, and allows me to draw a card at the cost of reviving a monster from your Graveyard.” Lex spun around to see ‘Worm Zero’ returned to his field. “That of course, set up this next card. ‘Dark Spirit of the Silent’ can only be activated when my opponent controls at least two monsters, as it firstly negates the attack of one, before forcing another to attack in its place. 'Worm Ω's' attack is negated, and 'Worm Zero' attacks instead.”

“But ‘Worm Zero’ is in Defense Position, it can’t attack.”

“Foolish. ‘Dark Spirit of the Silent’ forces the monster to attack, regardless of its battle position. As such, ‘Worm Zero’ is switched to Attack Position and attacks ‘Occult Scientia Diabolus’! And because it was Special Summoned from the Graveyard, it can’t gain any ATK through its effect and thus has none! I win!” (Lex LP: 1200 -> 0)

 

Lex watched, stunned, as his monster attempted to attack Daichi’s. The satanic machine evaded the strikes before silencing its opponent with a barrage of gunfire. As his monster collapsed over the side of the duelling ring, Lex zoned out, not seeing the mass of flailing tentacles twisting towards him. It struck him in the side, throwing him off the platform along with his monster. Still on the field, ‘Worm Omega’ returned to its card form, which Daichi quickly absorbed. Looking over the precipice, he slowly shook his head and reactivated the Solid Vision walkways to return to the main chamber.

 

[LC]

Username: Inferno Knight LC

 

Why you want to join: This seems like a cool club. ^^

 

Favorite Card: Shooting Quasar Dragon

 

Do you play the game in real life: I used to, not anymore though.

 

How you were referred to the club: I was scrolling thru C&O.

[Lexadin]

@Max: Mhh, I see you didn't use my "Worm Stigma" for this? It doesn't really matter tbh. Also Daichi has A LOT of rule twisting cards. Even with those things it's still a nice duel.

 

Though if I where the one dueling Daichi, it would've ended very differently.

 

@LC: Accepted.

[Max Darkness]

@Max: Mhh, I see you didn't use my "Worm Stigma" for this? It doesn't really matter tbh. Also Daichi has A LOT of rule twisting cards. Even with those things it's still a nice duel.

 

Though if I where the one dueling Daichi, it would've ended very differently.

 

Well, considering you would have certainly used 'Infinity Fusion' for 'Worm Zero'; and 'Diabolus' caused, at most, 1400 damage to you (ie not enough to send 'Worm Stigma', but enough for 'Zero'); it didn't have a chance to be Summoned. Daichi is using Death Synchros and Death Fusions, which are almost the last word in rule-bending; so it fits that most of his Deck is filled with cards that force the mechanics a bit.

 

I suspect so. A bit less death I imagine.

[Lexadin]

I know, I know. But for some reason I just didn't expect cards that change the possible target of a card (sounds like 1 of Jaden's cards) or cards that force DEF position monsters to battle... Ok that 2nd one was done sometimes, but you know what I mean.

And maybe I'm just somewhat disapointed in a seeing "Worm" Deck lose.

Also aren't '?' ATK/DEF monsters treated as '?' and not as 0 before they're played. Unless an effect says otherwise that is of course. At least that's 1 of the reasons why you can't Sp.Summon '?' ATK monsters by the effects of searchers.

 

Ehehe, yeah. Let's just say that.

[Max Darkness]

I know, I know. But for some reason I just didn't expect cards that change the possible target of a card (sounds like 1 of Jaden's cards) or cards that force DEF position monsters to battle... Ok that 2nd one was done sometimes, but you know what I mean.

 

There are cards that manipulate attack targets, and those that destroy themselves to protect other cards, so why not one that can take the full effect itself?

 

 

 

And maybe I'm just somewhat disapointed in a seeing "Worm" Deck lose.

Also aren't '?' ATK/DEF monsters treated as '?' and not as 0 before they're played. Unless an effect says otherwise that is of course. At least that's 1 of the reasons why you can't Sp.Summon '?' ATK monsters by the effects of searchers.

 

They are treated as ? ATK/DEF while not on the field. When on the field, their ATK is either what their effect governs, or if that is negated or changed, their ATK drops to 0. In 'Worm Zero's' case, because it needs a number of Fusion Materials to calculate its ATK, when it is Special Summoned, it has 0 ATK.

[Lexadin]

There are cards that manipulate attack targets, and those that destroy themselves to protect other cards, so why not one that can take the full effect itself?

 

 

I wonder why that card isn't used anymore. Meh.

 

They are treated as ? ATK/DEF while not on the field. When on the field, their ATK is either what their effect governs, or if that is negated or changed, their ATK drops to 0. In 'Worm Zero's' case, because it needs a number of Fusion Materials to calculate its ATK, when it is Special Summoned, it has 0 ATK.

 

Yes I know that. But what I meant is by that "Occult" card's effect (I forgot it's name) a Monster with 1400 or less ATK will be send to the Graveyard in your Extra Deck. While in the Extra Deck "Worm Zero" had ? ATK, making it not a valid target for that card's. And therefor rendering that effect useless. Not that it matters for the end results of that duel, but it's something to be noted.

[Max Darkness]

I wonder why that card isn't used anymore. Meh.

 

I know it's weak, but it fits in with Daichi's manipulation Deck.

 

 

Yes I know that. But what I meant is by that "Occult" card's effect (I forgot it's name) a Monster with 1400 or less ATK will be send to the Graveyard in your Extra Deck. While in the Extra Deck "Worm Zero" had ? ATK, making it not a valid target for that card's. And therefor rendering that effect useless. Not that it matters for the end results of that duel, but it's something to be noted.

 

Actually, for 'Diabolus'' effect, 'Worm Zero' is treated as having 0 ATK, because of a clause in the effect:

 

'Diabolus'' full effect:

1 "Occult Scientia" Synchro Tuner + 1 non-Tuner "Occult Scientia" Synchro Monster

This card can only be Synchro Summoned from the Graveyard. This card is unaffected by card effects during the turn it is Synchro Summoned. Monsters you control inflict Piercing Battle Damage. During the End Step, if this card inflicted Battle Damage to your opponent, your opponent destroys 1 monster in their Extra Deck whose ATK is equal to or lower than the damage they took. (? ATK monsters are treated as having 0 ATK)

 

Again with the rule-bending(!)

[Lexadin]

Ah, then it makes sence. And tbh, it's not that big of a rule bend. I've seen it around.

[Master White]

Well, this has moved fast for the day I was gone, just like the other clubs, gee, I wonder what will happen when I can't get on for awhile.....

 

Well, anyhow, Is this over powered by any means?

 

Name: Not sure yet, I base names off the pictures....

Attribute: Water

Level: 4

Type: Warrior/Effect

Lore:

While this card remains in your hand: You can Banish this card and 3 cards in your hand to skip your opponents next Main Phase 1.

ATk/DEF: 1400/1200

[Nathanael D. Striker]

4 cards for a Phase skip? No.

 

[spoiler=My first "Tag" ]

 

 

The render and background I found on Google. I think it isn't the best on YCM, but I'm still new. Also, the background was the best I could find.

[Master White]

The tag is decent, needs a little mor lighting on the face, needs to be a little darker above on the top left IMO and second, a tag is usually a render facing you, or facing the general direction for attacking, in terms, like an Attack? Its got te tag consistencies, its needs a little more on the lighting and you should be good. But I'm not near as harsh as the ones in Showcase forum.....

 

Also, what do you men no. No, its not overpowered. Or no, just don't do it even though you know I won't take that advice, I want an Main Phase skip card, so I'll boot up the cost if needed...

[Nathanael D. Striker]

The tag is decent, needs a little mor lighting on the face, needs to be a little darker above on the top left IMO and second, a tag is usually a render facing you, or facing the general direction for attacking, in terms, like an Attack? Its got te tag consistencies, its needs a little more on the lighting and you should be good. But I'm not near as harsh as the ones in Showcase forum.....

 

This is my first tag. I went super basic on it.

 

Also, what do you men no. No, its not overpowered. Or no, just don't do it even though you know I won't take that advice, I want an Main Phase skip card, so I'll boot up the cost if needed...

 

I said no since it would be UP'd.

[Master White]

@Mr.Striker: I know, I was giving some critiquing for ya, but other then those 2 things, I think its decent compared to others I've seen lately....

 

Oh, okay, maybe 4 cards is underpowered, well, that again will be alright to balance this set. Thanks....I'm not really good at telling what is underpowered and op'd half the time....But lately a lot of my cards have been underpowered....So, it works...I can blame the new OCG....;)

[Max Darkness]

@ White: These are the main Phase-skippers at the moment.

 

 

[Master White]

Well, I was more of wanting mine to be abused by water monsters....so, that is the extent of my means...I'm trying to make them all abused by mother grizzly....

 

I'll make some support for them and call them some weird type of set...

 

Isn't Time Eater banned?

[Nathanael D. Striker]

Nope, Timeater is Unlimited.

[Max Darkness]

Isn't Time Eater banned?

 

You're thinking of "Time Seal", a Normal Trap that skips your opponent's Draw Phase. That is banned, yes.

[Master White]

@Max: Yea, that's right, that's the one that is banned. Well, my cards will be shyishly different from those b/c they will be able to trigger in the graveyard or wherever the effect states with or without a cost, it just depends how strong the card it is and how hard it is to get out....But the cards you brought to my attention will be more handy for my Real Life Deck I'm trying to create. I'm not sure what to call it exactly....Thanks...

 

Also, how many cards out their deal with skipping or ending an player's phase? I'm wondering how to find a list that details all of them...

 

Of course my fav. is Swift Scarecrow...

[Max Darkness]

@Max: Yea, that's right, that's the one that is banned. Well, my cards will be shyishly different from those b/c they will be able to trigger in the graveyard or wherever the effect states with or without a cost, it just depends how strong the card it is and how hard it is to get out....But the cards you brought to my attention will be more handy for my Real Life Deck I'm trying to create. I'm not sure what to call it exactly....Thanks...

 

Also, how many cards out their deal with skipping or ending an player's phase? I'm wondering how to find a list that details all of them...

 

Of course my fav. is Swift Scarecrow...

 

"Battle Fader", "Negate Attack", "Neko-Mane King" and "The Unhappy Girl" are a few I can remember.

[Nathanael D. Striker]

Battle Fader is the most used one there is in the current Meta. Main reason is because it can be easy Synchro Fodder.

[Master White]

@Mr.Striker: I know, I used in once or a few times, really handy tell you the truth....Same with Scrap Iron Scarecrow, so when your down to almost noting, you draw, you get it. I did that 3 times to Lexadin I believe, yet I still lost, but it was fun....So, I'm trying to figure this out, but I'll have to wait for more newer cars that will hopefully aid my idea, if ever....

 

@Max: Thanks, I know I'll have to wait to get better cards if they will ever make more, but what better time to do is to focus on it before all the cards come out so it will be new and fresh....

[Master White]

Sorry for double posting, I could edit, but then you guys won't know I posted info for your help...

 

For all guests veiwers trying to log in:

 

1st: Change the theme to Uniform to sign in-This will be fixed sooned or later-I used google's cache'd page, but now I know a different way....

2nd: You can use their custom to change the theme or find a picture then click the button next to view new content: It will tell you how to updat from their...

3rd: Rep system is still working, see that green Like this, that is the new rep system, I believe neg reps are finally gone, I'm not sure.

4th: Have fun and trial and error....

 

Hope all helps....

 

You can do alot more in posts now.....

[Alexis Rhodes]

I panicked when I couldnt log in White I was messing around changing the theme and found I could log in if I changed it.

[Master White]

@Alexix: Yea, I know, they should show a link to reference on how to sign in on the home page so if they can't see it yet, they know how to sign in, well, I hope Max and Lexadin will see my post and sign in and etc....I'm starting to like it now, b/c they fixed the my 2 problems just by me simply changing to uniform....

 

Fun part is, you can change the backgrouund anytime you want, its wicked, I'm loving it.

 

Spoilers are still usuable, see the font in the post, click the button to the left and you can do any bbcode listed their....I'm still learning this one, but I am loving it....